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AO10 FDF

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,201 mi
Last recorded63,201 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 FDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,201 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 63,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 60,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides coroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 55,529 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides coroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,619 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,950 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 51,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,046 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 48,046 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel bothsides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,911 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 39,911 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,181 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,255 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 24,984 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 22,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 22,209 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Mar 2013 19,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AO10 FDF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO10 FDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO10 FDF registered?

AO10 FDF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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